Wednesday, August 27th, 2008
Ethical Wills: a chance to pass on your greatest assets
Individuals are using Wills for more than just dividing their assets between beneficiaries: ethical Wills give benefactors the opportunity to communicate their values, hopes and dreams to future generations.
Legal Wills are designed to address dividing tangible assets. As individuals – and particularly after recent high-profile estate disputes of Peter Brock, Clinton Grybas and Heath Ledger - most of us are aware of the importance of leaving a current, valid Will to ensure our money, or possessions, are distributed according to our wishes. But what legal Wills neglect to address is the opportunity to convey our values, ideals and beliefs to loved ones. (more…)